After a glamorous afternoon in the South of France, Nicola Peltz gave her followers something extra to talk about.
The actress, 30, treated fans to a steamy Instagram update—posing nude in a bathtub—and threw in a sweet tribute to none other than music legend Elton John, who had just treated her and husband Brooklyn Beckham to a very fancy lunch in Cannes.
Soaking Up the Sun and the Glam in St. Tropez
Nicola’s Instagram gallery gave fans a peek into her recent luxury trip to St. Tropez. One eye-catching photo had her seductively lounging in the tub, while others captured sun-soaked moments with Brooklyn.
She even used Elton and Dua Lipa’s “Cold Heart” as the soundtrack to her post, giving a subtle shoutout to the man who helped orchestrate the day.
Brooklyn couldn’t help but jump in the comments, confirming he was the one behind the steamy bathtub snap.
And honestly, who wouldn’t be proud of that photo?
Elton John Steps In with a Peace Offering
But the post wasn’t just about good vibes and beach clubs—it came just hours after reports emerged that Elton John, a longtime family friend of the Beckhams, had invited Nicola and Brooklyn to lunch in an effort to smooth over some very public family tensions.
According to The Sun, Elton, who’s been close with David and Victoria Beckham for over 30 years, hoped to gently encourage Brooklyn to reconnect with his parents.
A source explained that Elton, now nearing 80, isn’t looking to take sides but genuinely wants to see everyone back on good terms.
“Elton really loves Brooklyn and gets along brilliantly with Nicola,” the source said.
“He takes his role as godfather seriously and simply wants peace.”
Lavish Lunch and Warm Smiles
The group dined at the exclusive La Guerite beach club, a chic spot near Cannes known for its stunning views and even more eye-popping prices—like the lobster linguine Nicola reportedly enjoyed, which costs around £190.
Elton, ever generous, is said to have picked up the entire bill.
Photos from the lunch show Nicola grinning from ear to ear as she sipped an Aperol Spritz, clearly enjoying the moment.
David affectionately refers to Elton as “Uncle Elton,” and their bond goes way back to David’s early football career.
Fun fact: Elton was originally scheduled to perform at David and Victoria’s wedding in 1999, but a heart scare forced him to cancel.
He later made up for it by singing at one of their children’s christenings.
Nicola Doubles Down on Her Bond with Brooklyn
As speculation continues about the Beckham family feud, Nicola didn’t shy away from publicly showing her loyalty.
During their trip, she posted more intimate snaps of her and Brooklyn cuddling on her billionaire father’s yacht.
In one of the Instagram Stories, Brooklyn can be seen squeezing Nicola’s bum as she wraps her arms around his neck.
She captioned the photo simply: “My everything @BrooklynBeckhamPeltz”—and he later reshared it to his own page.
The Social Media Fallout
The latest twist in the family drama? Brooklyn and Nicola’s Instagram accounts no longer follow his younger brothers, Cruz (20) and Romeo (22).
However, insiders say this might not be what it looks like.
According to Brooklyn’s friends, they didn’t unfollow—Cruz and Romeo blocked them.
Interestingly, the couple still follows David and Victoria, and there’s no confirmation that they’ve cut off contact completely.
But things definitely took a turn when Brooklyn posted a birthday tribute to sister Harper that noticeably excluded both brothers from the family photo.
Trouble Around Harper’s Birthday
Brooklyn’s recent Instagram message to Harper on her 14th birthday sparked questions, too.
While fans were glad to see him post something, insiders say the Beckhams were uncertain whether he’d reach out privately or not at all—because they haven’t had any direct communication with him.
And it seems the situation with Harper might be even more distant than expected.
Despite flying into London in May—just over a mile from the family’s Holland Park home—Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly didn’t stop by to visit her.
That silence was especially hard, given how much Harper has looked up to Brooklyn since she was a little girl.
Victoria Once Looked to Elton for Guidance Too
Interestingly, Nicola isn’t the only one in the family who has leaned on Elton John’s support.
Victoria once revealed that it was Elton’s live performance that inspired her to leave the Spice Girls and pursue her fashion career.
In an emotional letter to her future self, Victoria admitted that watching Elton on stage helped her realize that her passions lay beyond pop music.
Where the Family Stands Now
As of now, tensions remain high. Brooklyn’s last public interaction with the family came in June, when he paid tribute to his grandmother Sandra.
But he noticeably skipped any public acknowledgment of David’s 50th birthday earlier that month.
Elton’s lunch gesture may have been a start toward healing old wounds, but based on how things have unfolded online, there’s still a long road ahead.